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bulletWhat is My Math Lab or  MML,?  My Math Lab or MML is a website that organizes interactive tutorials, videos, homework, quizzes, tests, and other resources into learning units for each chapter of the text.  It is powered by Course Compass, not Blackboard.
 
bulletWhere can I purchase MML?  To purchase an access code for MML, you can visit the bookstore or order online.  Ordering online will save you money and time.  Simply go to www.coursecompass.com and click register under students.  You will see a blue link "purchase online access" above the credit card pictures.  You will need your instructors course id and a debit or credit card.  My course id is on the class webpage.
 
bulletWhat do I need before I start?  (1) A valid email address (2) a course id from instructors web page (3) My math Lab access kit or a debit or credit card to buy online.
 
bulletWhat do I do first?  (1) Purchase access code  (2) Register with MML (3) Install plug-ins on all computers you will be using (4) Note all due dates and pace yourself to complete everything on time (5) Check your email daily.  There is also button on each class web page titled 'Orientation Presentation' you can watch and get an idea of the registration process.
 
bulletRegistering your My Math Lab software:
   1.  Start at www.coursecompass.com
  2. Click on the words "Take A Tour"  There are four different tours you can take.  Pick the one that best suits you. 
bulletExplore CourseCompass: Use the tools available on the main CourseCompass page, which is the starting point for all your courses. You also learn about the basic parts of most CourseCompass courses.
bulletRegister & enroll using an access code: Register for CourseCompass when you have an access code, which is included in the access kit that comes with your new textbook.
Note: If you did not buy a new textbook, you may be able to purchase a separate access code kit from your bookstore. If not, contact your instructor.
bulletRegister & enroll by purchasing online: Register, enroll, and pay for a course online if you don't have an access code. You can pay for your course using a credit card or a PayPal account.
bulletEnroll in another course: Sign up for another semester of a course that uses the same book, change sections within a course, retake a course, or take a new course when you already have a login name and password.

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Previous user who needs to enroll in another MyMathLab course based on the same textbook.
(Students from Introductory algebra 0372 moving on to Intermediate algebra 0375):

You do not need a new student access code to enroll in a course based on the same textbook as your current course. In any of the following situations, all you need to enroll is a new Course ID from your instructor:

bullet You are switching to a different section of your course
bullet You are re-taking the same course
bullet You are enrolling in the next semester of a course that is taught over multiple semesters
  1. Log in to www.coursecompass.com.
  2. Click on Account Summary and follow the directions
  3. Re-enter your password and click Log In.
  4. On the Account Summary page, click the Enroll in a New Course button.
  5. Enter the new Course ID from your instructor.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete enrollment.

TIP: When you try to log in and enroll in the next semester of your course, you may see a message saying that you cannot log in to CourseCompass because your most recent course has ended. As long as you are enrolling in another course based on the same textbook you used last semester, you can still log in and enroll in the new course, as follows:

  1. Click the link contained in the message to your personal account summary.
  2. Enter the same login name and password you used last semester, and click Log In.
  3. On the Account Summary screen, click Enroll in a New Course.
  4. Enter your instructor's Course ID for the new course and click Next .
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete enrollment in your new course.

 

bulletPlug ins & players needed for MML:  Plug-ins are programs you need on your computer to make the software work.  Even though you are logged in, you will not be able to work on the program unless the plug-ins are loaded.  You have to load these plug-ins on any computer you use.      

To install players and plug-ins:

1.  Click Installation Wizard on the course menu to run the wizard. 
2.  Click on the words MyMathLab Installation Wizard.   
3.  On the Before You Begin page, make sure you have what you need to begin the installation.

Make sure you have administrator rights to install software on your computer. If you aren't sure whether you have administrator rights, click the Administrator Rights link for information.

Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for this course. Click the System Requirements link to see what operating systems and browsers are supported for your course.  

If your computer meets the requirements and you have administrator rights, click Next to begin installing the players and plug-ins you need for your course. Otherwise, click Cancel to exit the wizard and get help from your computer administrator.

 4. In Step 1A, you install the Installation Assistant that lets you do assigned and practice work in your course.  
5.  In Step 1B, you install the MathXL Player that lets you do assigned and practice work in your course.  
6.  In Step 2, you install the TestGen Plug-in, which you may need to take tests and quizzes in your course.  

If you need to install the plug-in, click Yes Install the latest TestGen Plug-in now. The TestGen Plug-in Installation window appears and the installation begins. Read the instructions in the window.

Click Install to approve the installation of the plug-in. The Installation Wizard displays a confirmation message when the installation is complete.

Click Close to close the TestGen window.

7.  In Step 3, you install the Media plug-ins that enable you to view the online textbook and use other media

     resources, such as animations and videos associated with your course. Follow these steps for each plug-in you

     need to install:

Click the link provided to install the plug-in if you do not already have it installed on your computer.

The wizard attempts to display a sample page or run a video clip using the plug-in. If you do not see the page displayed or the clip running, then you need to install the plug-in or install an updated version of it. The plug-in website opens in a new window. Download the plug-in from there, and then return to the Installation Wizard.

Click Next to continue. Each plug-in you need appears on its own page in the wizard. Repeat the process of detecting and installing the plug-ins until you have all the required plug-ins installed.

8.  On the Almost Finished page, check that you have the display settings needed for your course.

Review the text displayed on the page to be sure your display is optimized.

If you need to adjust the test size, click Tell me how to adjust text size and follow the instructions shown.

Click Next to continue once the text is displayed as described on the screen.

Click Done to end the installation process.

Close all browser windows you have open. Then start your browser again and log back in to your course to begin working. 
 

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Technical Support:  If you are unable to install the necessary software and plug-ins or the program is not running properly, you may contact the MyMathLab Student Support Line at:  1-800-677-6337
              Mon-Fri, 8am to 8pm
              Sun, 5pm to 12am
             (All times are Eastern Standard Time, U.S. and Canada)